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John Cottingham In the anglophone philosophical world, there has,
for some time, been a curious relationship between the history of
philosophy and contemporary philosophical - quiry. Many
philosophers working today virtually ignore the history of their s-
ject, apparently regarding it as an antiquarian pursuit with little
relevance to their "cutting-edge" research. Conversely, there are
historians of philosophy who seldom if ever concern themselves with
the intricate technical debates that ll the journals devoted to
modern analytic philosophy. Both sides are surely the poorer for
this strange bifurcation. For philosophy, like all parts of our
intellectual culture, did not come into existence out of nowhere,
but was shaped and nurtured by a long tradition; in uncovering the
roots of that tradition we begin see current philoso- ical problems
in a broader context and thereby enrich our understanding of their
signi cance. This is surely part of the justi cation for the
practice, in almost every university, of including elements from
the history of philosophy as a basic part of the undergraduate
curriculum. But understanding is enriched by looking forwards as
well as backwards, which is why a good historian of philosophy will
not just be c- cerned with uncovering ancient ideas, but will be
constantly alert to how those ideas pre gure and anticipate later
developments.
John Cottingham In the anglophone philosophical world, there has,
for some time, been a curious relationship between the history of
philosophy and contemporary philosophical - quiry. Many
philosophers working today virtually ignore the history of their s-
ject, apparently regarding it as an antiquarian pursuit with little
relevance to their "cutting-edge" research. Conversely, there are
historians of philosophy who seldom if ever concern themselves with
the intricate technical debates that ll the journals devoted to
modern analytic philosophy. Both sides are surely the poorer for
this strange bifurcation. For philosophy, like all parts of our
intellectual culture, did not come into existence out of nowhere,
but was shaped and nurtured by a long tradition; in uncovering the
roots of that tradition we begin see current philoso- ical problems
in a broader context and thereby enrich our understanding of their
signi cance. This is surely part of the justi cation for the
practice, in almost every university, of including elements from
the history of philosophy as a basic part of the undergraduate
curriculum. But understanding is enriched by looking forwards as
well as backwards, which is why a good historian of philosophy will
not just be c- cerned with uncovering ancient ideas, but will be
constantly alert to how those ideas pre gure and anticipate later
developments.
The Dictionary of Seventeenth and Eighteenth-Century Dutch
Philosophers covers the 200-year period of the Dutch Republic, when
its people experienced a Golden Age in the arts, in sea trade and
in philosophy that left a lasting impression on European culture.
The Dutch witnessed nothing less than a philosophical revolution,
driven to a large extent by the migres from France, Finland,
Portugal, Britain, Switzerland, Germany and elsewhere, who provided
the Golden Age with its thinkers. As a result of the unique
position held by the Netherlands during the period, this dictionary
constitutes an anthology of European thought at large. Included are
all foreign thinkers (such as Rene Descartes and Pierre Bayle) who
exercised a major influence on the philosophical life of the Dutch
Republic and who developed their ideas through interaction with
other philosophers residing there. Among these resident
philosophers, as well as all the well-known figures such as
Benedict Spinoza, many lesser-known ones are included. Each entry
includes a bibliography listing the subject's major and minor
philosophical writings and giving guidance to further reading. A
system of cross-references makes it easy for the reader to pursue
connections and influences. In addition, the dictionary features
entries on Dutch universities, city academies, publishing houses
and journals. This work will be of interest to all students and
scholars of the period.
This title includes contributions from an international team of
leading Locke experts, covering all the key themes and topics,
Locke's life, context, reception and enduring influence. John Locke
(1632-1704) was a leading seventeenth-century philosopher and
widely considered to be the first of the British Empiricists. One
of the most influential Enlightenment thinkers, his major works and
central ideas have had a significant impact on the development of
key areas in political philosophy and epistemology. This
comprehensive and accessible guide to Locke's life and work
includes more than 90 specially commissioned entries, written by a
team of leading experts, covering every aspect of Locke's thought.
The Companion presents details of Locke's life, historical and
philosophical context, a comprehensive overview of the all the key
themes and topics apparent in his work, and a thorough account of
his reception and enduring influence. This is an essential
reference tool for anyone working in the fields of Locke Studies
and Seventeenth-Century Philosophy. "The Continuum Companions"
series is a major series of single volume companions to key
research fields in the humanities aimed at postgraduate students,
scholars and libraries. Each companion offers a comprehensive
reference resource giving an overview of key topics, research
areas, new directions and a manageable guide to beginning or
developing research in the field. A distinctive feature of the
series is that each companion provides practical guidance on
advanced study and research in the field, including research
methods and subject specific resources. This title features 50-60
contributors, including the editor of the competing "Cambridge
Companion".
The Dictionary of Seventeenth and Eighteenth-Century Dutch
Philosophers covers the 200-year period of the Dutch Republic, when
its people experienced a Golden Age in the arts, in sea trade and
in philosophy that left a lasting impression on European culture.
The Dutch witnessed nothing less than a philosophical revolution,
driven to a large extent by the migres from France, Finland,
Portugal, Britain, Switzerland, Germany and elsewhere, who provided
the Golden Age with its thinkers. As a result of the unique
position held by the Netherlands during the period, this dictionary
constitutes an anthology of European thought at large. Included are
all foreign thinkers (such as Rene Descartes and Pierre Bayle) who
exercised a major influence on the philosophical life of the Dutch
Republic and who developed their ideas through interaction with
other philosophers residing there. Among these resident
philosophers, as well as all the well-known figures such as
Benedict Spinoza, many lesser-known ones are included. Each entry
includes a bibliography listing the subject's major and minor
philosophical writings and giving guidance to further reading. A
system of cross-references makes it easy for the reader to pursue
connections and influences. In addition, the dictionary features
entries on Dutch universities, city academies, publishing houses
and journals. This work will be of interest to all students and
scholars of the period.
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